Replacement brake mastercylinder?

[awa355]

I'm thinking of changing my 'pullback' styled handlbars on the 250 virago for a lower flatter set. This would mean that my current master cylinder would be canted down at quite an angle and the mirrors will need changing. Has anyone had anything to do with this sort of replacement cylinder? Seems fairly cheap. I'm wondering about the quality.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/brakes/auction-863757817.htm

[mossy1200]

No
You need to work out the volume of fluid your master pushes.
I had issues with the stock master and fitting 4pots due to lack of fluid. Even though I only went up 2 mm on the master its a huge amount of fluid based on the volume of a cylinder (13mm to 15mm).
I would be trying to find another yamaha using the same brake caliper with sports bars and get the unit used on that bike.

Edit ; UK version xv535 had flat bars.

[jellywrestler]

would you trust your life in an item that has many moving parts, imported and retailed, including freight, sellers mark up and trademe fees worth about what a big mac is?

[awa355]

would you trust your life in an item that has many moving parts, imported and retailed, including freight, sellers mark up and trademe fees worth about what a big mac is?

I wasn't seriously considering this item. It would be akin to buying a brand new tyre for $20.00. Just wondered what my options could be. The same model bike from 2012 has flatter bars with the M cylinder cast on a level setting. Trouble is finding one.

[mossy1200]

I wasn't seriously considering this item. It would be akin to buying a brand new tyre for $20.00. Just wondered what my options could be. The same model bike from 2012 has flatter bars with the M cylinder cast on a level setting. Trouble is finding one.

UK xv535 virago has flat bars. Ebay that would be good start.

[carburator]

I'm thinking of changing my 'pullback' styled handlbars on the 250 virago for a lower flatter set. This would mean that my current master cylinder would be canted down at quite an angle and the mirrors will need changing. Has anyone had anything to do with this sort of replacement cylinder? Seems fairly cheap. I'm wondering about the quality.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/brakes/auction-863757817.htm

given that the master cylinder system on a motorbike is sealed system, it will not matter if the reservoir is tilted
at a angle. I have changed a xs250 with the stupid bars to a flat bar and retained the standard unit. not a issue
unless you need to bleed the system and top up the fluid..